Zacatecas receives the Black Hawk: This is the powerful helicopter to combat the Sinaloa Cartel

He Federal Government sent to Zacatecas a helicopter black hawk to combat the wave of violence that occurred in the state during the last week, after the alleged head of Sinaloa Cartel plaza,“El Gordo” lees.

This helicopter’s primary objective is to carry out night surveillance on the roads of Zacatecas to stop organized crime and prevent narcoblockades like those that occurred last Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from happening again.

The Black Hawk, belonging to the Secretary of National Defensel (Sedena) arrives in Zacatecas along with 1,000 elements of the Mexican Army as part of the reinforced security strategy, after having killed the alleged plaza chief of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Likewise, undersecretary of Police Operation in the state, Oscar Alberto Aparicio, reported that Zacatecas is expected to acquire one of these aircraft in approximately two months, to have this service permanently.

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Black Hawk in Zacatecas: This is the armored helicopter

This aircraft, with capacity for a crew of two pilots and two crew chiefs or gunners, can transport up to 11 equipped soldiers or six stretchers.

With a maximum load of 1,200 kg internally or 4,080 kg externally, the Black Hawk is presented as a fundamental tool in the fight against violence in the state.

Its technical characteristics include its length of 19.76 meters, a main rotor diameter of 16.36 meters and a height of 5.13 meters.

With a maximum speed of 309 km/h and a range of up to 1,600 km with auxiliary fuel tanks, this helicopter offers a high level of mobility and response.

These are its main features:

– Crew: 2 pilots and 2 crew chiefs/gunners (may vary depending on configuration).

– Capacity: 11 equipped soldiers or 6 stretchers.

– Load: 1200 kg internal load or 4080 kg external load.

– Dimensions: Length: 19.76 m; Main rotor diameter: 16.36 m; Height: 5.13m; Fuselage width: 2.36 m.

– Weight: 4819 kg (empty).

– Engines: 2 General Electric T700-GE-701D turboshaft engines.

– Speed: 309 km/h (maximum).

– Range: 560 km (with standard fuel tanks), 1600 km (with auxiliary fuel tanks).

– Service ceiling: 6096 m.

The Black Hawk is internationally recognized as a medium-sized twin-engine utility helicopter, used by various users for a wide range of missions.

Missions it can perform include troop transport, air assault operations, medical evacuation, search and rescue, as well as support in natural disaster situations such as floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.

I have a degree in Literature and a Master’s degree in Linguistic and Literary Competence from the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ). Since 2022, I have worked as an editor for Debate.com.mx, where I share stories and news from my home state, Zacatecas, and its municipalities, as well as entities such as San Luis Potosí and Querétaro, among others. My passion for travel leads me to publish publications about tourism, World Heritage Cities, Magical Towns and Archaeological Zones. I also share travel tips, recommendations for destinations such as the beaches of Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Yucatán; attractions in Querétaro, Jalisco, Mexico City, Hidalgo, and more; as well as recommendations and details of concerts from the main fairs in the country. Additionally, I write about cheap flight offers from airlines such as Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Mexicana de Aviación and Aeroméxico, as well as details of the new Mayan Train.

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